DRAFT TRACKER 2015
2015
DRAFT TRACKER
TE
Select a position to filter prospects
College
Select a college to filter prospects
Status
Select a status to filter prospects
Class
Select a class year to filter prospects
PLAYER
DRAFTED BY
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 3 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A combo tight end who can help a team in the running game and through the air, Walford can be moved around the field. He lacks the elite athletic traits to be a game-changer at the position, but he is becoming a premium blocker. With teams looking for versatile TEs to create matchups in two-TE sets, Walford's stock should be high.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Baltimore Ravens
Round 2 • Pick 23
ACQUIRED VIA
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Pass-catching, move tight end with straight-line play speed and an ability to stretch defenses deep. Williams comes from NFL bloodlines and has the self confidence often found in a former player's son, but he needs to improve his route running in order to become a more complete receiving threat. Williams led all college tight ends with 9 explosive catches (25-plus yards) in 2014 and should be an early target for teams looking for pass-catching weapons.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 7 • Pick 12
ACQUIRED VIA
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Underutilized in the passing game while at Notre Dame. Strong understanding and execution as a run blocker with the physical traits to be a tough matchup in the passing game. Still raw as a receiver and will need more individual work with a position coach on the next level. College production belies his pro potential.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Denver Broncos
Round 3 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Heuerman's production fell off in 2014 after dealing with a foot injury and quarterback change. He is a vertical pass-catching tight end who can be moved all over the formation. Scouts seem to be unusually intrigued and excited about Heuerman's NFL potential.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Buffalo Bills
Round 6 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
O'Leary has the competitive spirit and toughness that teams look for in a dual-threat tight end, but he lacks the physical traits. Based on how Florida State used him, he is an easy projection to an H-back spot where he should be an effective move-blocker and pass-catcher.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
San Francisco 49ers
Round 7 • Pick 37
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Anderson's athleticism and play speed is what NFL teams dream of when looking for tight ends to threaten vertically and create matchup problems underneath. While he needs to add more weight to his frame, Anderson shows the blocking fundamentals to be considered a legitimate combination tight end in the NFL. Anderson's biggest concern on draft day and beyond looks like it could be his recurring triceps injuries.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Cincinnati Bengals
Round 3 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tall, athletic tight end with the frame to add more muscle and the athleticism to get open in space. Kroft is an aggressive blocker who can help the running game win on the edges, but he also possesses the quickness to get open in space and make a play after the catch. Kroft's size, athleticism and competitiveness as a blocker make him a scheme fit for most offenses and he could be one of the top tight ends to come from this draft class.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
New England Patriots
Round 6 • Pick 26
ACQUIRED VIA
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite spending only one season at tight end, has the size and tools to become a move tight end who creates matchup issues for defenses. His draft value could be held down due to his lack of experience and below average in-line blocking, but combination of size and play speed should be intriguing to NFL teams.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Cincinnati Bengals
Round 5 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Former high school wide receiver who still plays the game with a wide receiver's mindset rather than a tight end's. Must get tougher and more physical to become a serviceable in-line blocker but that might not happen. Underutilized in Auburn's limited passing game and could become a much more productive move tight end in the pros than he was in college.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Arizona Cardinals
Round 7 • Pick 39
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A competitive, move tight end with an ability to make contested catches that other tight ends will struggle with. While he won't look as natural and fluid as you would expect, the tape shows a guy who can get separation in space. Has traits to be a quality player who brings diversity and toughness to an offense.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 5 • Pick 37
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/4"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 11"
- Wing
- 82"
Production
61.62
Athleticism
51
Total Score
112.62
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Raw but athletic tight end with above-average leaping ability and open-field talent to stress defenses vertically. While he played in-line and standing, he looked much more comfortable as a stand-up tight end. Sifrin could improve rapidly with a committed approach and NFL coaching, but he has a very limited career window due to his age, which could push him way down on some draft boards.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Baltimore Ravens
Round 5 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big tight end with the size and physical traits of a blocking tight end but lacking the proper disposition to specialize in it. The 2013 tape shows a starting-caliber receiving threat. If he can get quicker and put the work in as a blocker, Boyle can be a starting NFL tight end.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
San Francisco 49ers
Round 4 • Pick 18
ACQUIRED VIA
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A newly converted tight end who was a short-yardage specialist and red-zone brute for the Sooners as a quarterback. Bell was looked over by scouting community during the regular season, but he has flashed sure hands and shown improvement as a blocker and could have an NFL future if a team is willing to be patient with him.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 5 • Pick 24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, in-line tight end with room on his frame for more muscle, but he's limited by a lack of functional athleticism and a mechanical play demeanor. James isn't a plus receiver with great hands and he lacks the quickness to consistently free himself from man coverage, so he must become a more determined run blocker in order to have a shot at starting in the NFL.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
50
Athleticism
72.54
Total Score
122.54
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Saxton has traits that have opened the eyes of some scouts. He can run and has the length and hands of an NFL tight end. His biggest draft obstacle is that his willingness and/or ability to compete as a run blocker limits his value to a team. Saxton needs to get bigger and show a greater commitment to improving all facets of his game. For now, he is a developmental prospect with athletic traits.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Can line up in a variety of spots. Offers formation versatility and a willingness to do the dirty work as a blocker. He won't do much on the ground after the catch, but he has reliable hands and the competitive temperament to give himself a legitimate shot of making a roster, likely for a West Coast offense.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 258 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 5/8"
Production
66.86
Athleticism
73.12
Total Score
139.98
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Bibbs flashed some productivity with the Cyclones over the last two seasons, but he is a below-average athlete without eye-catching potential as a run blocker. Bibbs will have to prove he can be a viable NFL blocker to make it as a tight end and he might end up getting a look as a fullback.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Very good athlete whose background as a basketball player is obvious in his body control and positioning. Has good hands and is tough to bring down but will need time to develop against a higher level of competition, despite his potential to play in the league.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Minnesota Vikings
Round 5 • Pick 7
ACQUIRED VIA
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The production is impressive. It warrants attention and accolades, but the tape shows an alarming inconsistency of effort and competitive fire. Pruitt won't be considered a plus athlete for the position by NFL standards, so he must crank up the motor and keep it running -- especially when asked to block since that might be his way onto a team.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/8"
- Weight
- 277 lbs
- Arm
- 33 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 82"
Production
54.46
Athleticism
59.46
Total Score
113.92
PLAYER ANALYSIS
JUCO transfer considered to be a player with personal and football character issues by those in the know. Rumor has it some teams are considering Clear for a conversion to tackle, but the tape doesn't present a player who is physical enough to handle that switch. With almost no production to fall back on, Clear's best shot could be as a camp invite.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 5/8"
- Weight
- 263 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 5/8"
Production
51.45
Athleticism
51
Total Score
102.45
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Limited tight end who was primarily used as a blocker in college. Tomlinson will have to prove to teams that he has premium ability to develop as an in-line blocker because it is unlikely that most teams will view him as a combo tight end once they study the tape.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Green Bay Packers
Round 6 • Pick 37
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'7"
- Weight
- 270 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-shot project with tremendous height and good athleticism. He might possess the necessary athletic traits worthy of a camp invite.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/8"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 74"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
62.28
Total Score
116.93
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Dallas Cowboys
Round 7 • Pick 29
ACQUIRED VIA
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Cleveland Browns
Round 6 • Pick 19
ACQUIRED VIA
Go to Player Page
DRAFTED BY
Cleveland Browns
Round 6 • Pick 22
ACQUIRED VIA
Go to Player Page
ESPN Fantasy Football is now the Official Fantasy Game of the NFL